Great Planes Giles G-202 46 Kit - GPMA0238 - Manual (Page 29)

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4. Place the stab on the stab base with the center marks
aligned, then use a large T-pin to attach only the trailing
edge of the stab to the stab base.
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5. Stick a T-pin through the front deck main stringer
above the instrument panel, then use the “pin and string
technique” used on page 23 for aligning the wing, to
accurately align the stab with the fuselage. Once the stab is
accurately aligned, pin the LE of the stab to the stab base.
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6. Carefully turn the fuselage over and use a ballpoint
pen to lightly mark where both fuselage sides contact the
bottom of the stab.
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7. Remove the stab from the stab base but leave the
T-pins in the stab. Apply a film of 30-minute epoxy to the
stab base and to the stab between the lines you marked
indicating the fuselage sides.
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8. Reposition the stab on the stab base and reinsert the
T-pins into the same holes. Use the pin and string to
confirm the stab alignment, then use weights, more T-pins
or clamps to hold the stab in position. Wipe away excess
epoxy before it cures. Recheck alignment, then do not
disturb the model until the epoxy cures.
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1. Measure the center point of the instrument panel
where it meets the fuse top, and make a short line from this
point aft on the fuse top. Measure 5/32" to the right, and
draw a parallel line. Measure 5/32" to the left and draw a
parallel line.
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2. Position the fin as shown on the plans, using a long
straightedge lined up with the marks you made in step 1 to
ensure the fin is precisely aligned at the fuse centerline.
Use a builder ’s triangle to check that the fin is
perpendicular to the stab when the lower portion of the fin
TE is clamped between the fuse sides. Mark the stab on
both sides of the fin.
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3. Using 30-minute epoxy, glue the fin in place, double-
checking that it’s perpendicular and aligned with the
centerline of the fuse. Clamp the fin in place within the fuse
sides and allow the epoxy to dry completely. Note: Be sure
no epoxy ran onto the clamps, attaching them to the
airplane.
Enjoy a good cup of coffee, and relax a while! Look at your
awesome workmanship.
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1. Remove the wing from the fuselage and set the fuse
right-side up on the building board. Position the die-cut 1/8"
ply former TD-1 in its notch in the fuse top, using the die-
cut 1/8" ply TD gauge to set TD-1 at the correct angle.
Glue TD-1 in place. Note: The gauge is used only for
setting the angle (do not glue the gauge in place).
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2. Use a square to position the die-cut 1/8" ply formers
TD-2 and TD-3 vertically, at 90° to the fuse top.
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3. Locate the 1/8" x 1/4" balsa stick leftover from the
front deck main stringer. Cut an angle on one end so that
when it is placed into former TD-3, the end is flush with the
front of the fin as shown in the photo. Glue this turtle deck
main stringer to formers TD-1, TD-2, TD-3 and the fin.
Build the Turtle Deck
Mount the Fin to the Fuselage
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